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HISTORICAL WONDERS TUSCANY GO NEXT EXCLUSIVE PRE-CRUISE PROGRAM MAY 11–15, 2019 | $1,499 Price is per person, double occupancy. Single occupancy is $1,999 and subject to availability. Reservation deadline January 25, 2019. This Pre-Cruise Program is designed to give TUSCANY PRE-CRUISE PROGRAM well-deserved attention to an incredible destination that would otherwise be missed. The word Tuscany evokes a collection of enchanting images: rolling landscapes Highlighting preferred attractions with superior dotted with silvery green olive groves and slender cypress trees, idyllic vineyards tour services as well as offering you choice drenched in sunlight, and hills crowned by graceful medieval villages. accommodations and a stress-free arrival well ahead of your cruise departure, this program is MAY 11 Depart for Italy. the ultimate accessory to a remarkable trip. MAY 12 Arrive in Rome and transfer* to the four-star Hotel Londra & Cargill or similar accommodations. INCLUSIONS Spend the remainder of the day at leisure. • 3 nights’ accommodations: 1 night at 4-star Hotel MAY 13 Set out on a full-day sightseeing tour highlighting Montepulciano and Pienza, with wine tasting. Londra & Cargill in Rome and 2 nights at 4-star Depart Rome and travel to Pienza, a well-preserved medieval village. Enjoy time Grand Hotel Excelsior in Chianciano Terme, or to shop for local specialties such as wine, preserves, and the famous pecorino similar accommodations, with daily breakfast and cheese. Next, visit Montepulciano, a town with beautiful Renaissance buildings and 1 dinner impressive fortifications. Check in to the four-star Grand Hotel Excelsior or similar • Sightseeing excursions as specified in itinerary, accommodations. Dinner this evening at the hotel. including entrance fees MAY 14 Encounter the centuries-old charms of Siena and San Gimignano on a full-day sightseeing excursion. • Professional tour guide(s) Begin with a drive through the stunning Chianti region, famed for its cypress-studded • Exclusive Go Next Program Manager and landscapes, dramatic hilltop towns, and gorgeous vineyards. Stop in Siena, a timeless hospitality desk medieval city with twisting streets and distinct architecture. Stroll through the fan- • Air deviation fees for program dates only shaped Piazza del Campo, site of the fabled Palio horse race, admire the imposing bell • Transfers between airport*, hotel, and cruise ship tower, and see the Cappella di Piazza, a marble chapel built in 1348 to mark the end with related luggage handling of the plague. Behold the Duomo, one of Italy’s greatest cathedrals, and see the Gothic façade of the Basilica of San Domenico. Then continue to the hilltop town of San *Airport transfers are only applicable during program dates for cruise-only travelers who provide independent Gimignano, where fourteen ancient stone towers dominate its old-world cityscape. flight details to Go Next 30 days prior to departure. MAY 15 After breakfast at the hotel depart by private coach back to Rome. Stop in Orvieto, a magnificent town perched on a plateau overlooking a lush valley. See the famous Romanesque Gothic style cathedral built by over 100 different architects, sculptors, painters, and mosaicists. Admire the façade of the Duomo with painted walls recounting the life of the Virgin Mary. Gaze at the Corporal Chapel which enshrines the relics of the Miracle of Bolsena. Transfer to Riviera in the afternoon. Mobility: These tours involve a moderate amount of walking, some over uneven terrain. The tours are not considered suitable for those with walking difficulties. 051519 HISTORICAL WONDERS TUSCANY GO NEXT EXCLUSIVE PRE-CRUISE PROGRAM ACCOMMODATIONS HOTEL LONDRA & CARGILL OOOO Situated in the historic heart of Rome and just a short distance from the celebrated Colosseum and Roman Forum is a classic four-star retreat, the Hotel Londra & Cargill. Another attraction within walking distance is the Via Veneto, a fashionable street edged with charming shops and restaurants. Inside the hotel’s 19th-century palazzo façade, you’ll find a lovely restaurant and inviting cocktail lounge with an elegant ambiance. THE GRAND HOTEL EXCELSIOR OOOO Positioned in the heart of Chianciano Terme, the superior Grand Hotel Excelsior is surrounded by lovely gardens and city squares. This four-star hotel achieves an elegant atmosphere with its fine amenities and public areas—beautifully furnished with antiques and original paintings. Take in sweeping vistas of rural Tuscany from the terrace, relax in the hotel’s Finnish sauna, take a dip in the rooftop pool, delight in the international cuisine of the hotel restaurant, or perhaps enjoy a cocktail in the bar before retiring to your comfortable guest room. HISTORICAL WONDERS ROME GO NEXT EXCLUSIVE PRE-CRUISE PROGRAM MAY 12–15, 2019 | $1,299 Price is per person, double occupancy. Single occupancy is $1,699 and subject to availability. Reservation deadline January 25, 2019. This Pre-Cruise Program is designed to give ROME PRE-CRUISE PROGRAM well-deserved attention to an incredible destination that would otherwise be missed. Discover a city rich in antiquity and culture. Fall in love with this timeless city where Highlighting preferred attractions with superior Vespas zip past Roman ruins, children run up the iconic Spanish Steps, and tour services as well as offering you choice visitors throw coins into the legendary Trevi Fountain. A capital with over 3,000 accommodations and a stress-free arrival well years of history, Rome offers monuments to its past wherever you look. ahead of your cruise departure, this program is the ultimate accessory to a remarkable trip. MAY 12 Depart for Italy. INCLUSIONS MAY 13 Arrive in Rome, Italy, and transfer* to the four-star Metropole Hotel or similar accommodations. • 2 nights at the 4-star Metropole Hotel or similar Spend the remainder of the day at leisure. accommodations, with breakfast MAY 14 This morning, set out on an exciting tour of Vatican City, the smallest city-state in the world. Be • Sightseeing excursions as specified in itinerary, engulfed by the vast collection of art and glorious treasures in the Vatican Museums, including entrance fees marvel at the Sistine Chapel’s breathtaking ceiling, and admire the largest church in • Professional tour guide(s) the world, the magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica.Spend the afternoon at leisure, or enjoy an • Exclusive Go Next Program Manager and OPTIONAL Tivoli & Villa d’Este Excursion—$99 per person. See attached flyer for details. hospitality desk MAY 15 Embark on a half-day sightseeing excursion that highlights some of Rome’s most celebrated • Air deviation fees for program dates only attractions. Begin with a visit to the richly decorated Basilica of St. Paul Outside the • Transfers between airport*, hotel, and cruise ship Walls. Built over the site of St. Paul’s tomb, it is one of the five major basilicas of with related luggage handling Rome. Next, visit the Colosseum, the most imperial of Roman monuments, and see *Airport transfers are only applicable during program the Trevi Fountain, Rome’s largest and most famous fountain. Transfer to Riviera in the dates for cruise-only travelers who provide independent early afternoon. flight details to Go Next 30 days prior to departure. Mobility: This tour involves more than a moderate amount of walking, sometimes over uneven terrain. METROPOLE HOTEL OOOO Situated in the center of Rome, the four-star Metropole Hotel is in walking distance to many of the city’s famous sights. The rooms have recently been renovated to feature warm cherry wood furniture and neutral color schemes with luxurious touches. Enjoy a cozy room with all the amenities. Set apart from the speeding Vespas and honking horns, this hotel is a peaceful oasis in the midst of action. 051519 HISTORICAL WONDERS ROME GO NEXT EXCLUSIVE POST-CRUISE PROGRAM MAY 14, 2019 | $99 Price is per person. Reservation deadline January 25, 2019. EXCURSION HIGHLIGHTS TIVOLI & VILLA D’ESTE • ADMIRE ELABORATE GARDENS • TAKE IN MAGNIFICENT FOUNTAINS OPTIONAL EXCURSION • ENJOY VIEWS OF THE ROMAN COUNTRYSIDE DURATION: UP TO 5 HOURS INCLUSIONS Travel beyond the bustle of Rome on a relaxing excursion to Tivoli, an irresistible summer • Sightseeing excursion as specified in itinerary resort from the Roman period through the Renaissance. Today this ancient town is best known • Entrance fee to the Villa d’Este for its dazzling Villa d’Este—one of the most captivating garden and fountain complexes in the • Transportation in a private air-conditioned world. A visual feast of beautifully manicured gardens, lavish fountains, pools, nymphs, and motor coach grottoes, the Villa d’Este has become a model for garden designs throughout Europe. • Professional tour guide(s) • Exclusive Go Next Program Manager MAY 14 Board a private motor coach and journey through the countryside en route to Tivoli, a peaceful town idyllically set on the western slopes of the Sabine Hills. Accompanied by an expert guide, head to Tivoli’s hilltop center to explore the unique features of the Villa d’Este, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and gem of Italian-Renaissance architecture. Gain insight into the fascinating construction of the villa, formerly a Benedictine monastery and the residence of Cardinal Ippolito II d’Este. Marvel at the Fountain of Neptune as you stroll through the picture-perfect gardens—adorned with impressive waterfalls, centenary trees, and more than five hundred fountains—and admire the series of terraces, inspired by the hanging gardens of Babylon, one of the ancient wonders of the world. Following your tour, browse Tivoli’s colorful open-air market, teeming with souvenirs, fruits, and local products. Mobility: The Villa d’Este includes numerous steps to negotiate. This excursion involves a moderate amount of walking, sometimes over uneven terrain. The tour is not considered suitable for those with walking difficulties. Comfortable shoes are recommended. SPACE IS LIMITED! FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE AND AN ASSURED SPOT PLEASE PRE-BOOK THIS EXCURSION.